New button!

Well, I realize that with the state of the economy, it is difficult for people to commit to a $25 donation for the heart walk. I wanted to stick to true to our motto of every little bit counts. So we have set up a paypal account to receive donations on our blog. Once we get enough funds we will transfer them onto our team account and people will still get acknowledgment (kind of like what we do with our recycling funds). So for those of you who have wanted to make small donations, can now do so on our team blog! =)

Our little project

Bailey and I decided to do a project together. I am so glad we did. We hope you enjoy it!


The best part for me is seeing Bailey grow to the young man that he is. He's always been a strong little guy. It made me appreciate him a little more (if that is even possible). I have been truly blessed with my children. I hope people see just how amazing this guy is.

If you are reading this, we hope you like it enough to join our team...or support us. =)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wk0zO_5G-XQ

2010 Military Child Award

So proud of our son Bailey! He was chosen to be a semi-finalist for the 2010 Military Child Award! For those of us who know Bailey, we know how wonderful this opportunity is for him. He was just excited to learn that he was chosen to be in the top 20 (out of 650). What an honor this is. So if you have a chance...please vote!

CHD

I don't have a lot of time, but thought this would be worthy of sharing!

http://yourethecure.blogspot.com/2010/02/news-from-hill-staffers-learn-about.html

TOP 20 and in the running to get the 2010 Military Child Award!

We have pretty busy with appointments and not feeling well and well homeschooling. But we did want to share our great news. Bailey has been selected as one of the top 20 military children. Voting will commence sometime today and I will post the link on here so you can vote for him. =) We are so excited for him! I think he is an amazing child and am so excited to share just how wonderful he is with our military community! Wish Bailey luck!

Heart Walk

We must say that although many of our walkers were not able to make it to this year's walk, it was still a great family event.

I first wanted to thank all of those who walked with us, raised funds with us, donated with us and supported us. We could not do everything we did without all of you.

Every year I have a deeper appreciation for the cause. My "ah" moment was seeing Bailey on stage, arm up in the air. To me it embodied his strength. This was a very challenging year for Bailey. He went through some unfamiliar chest pains, being tired easily, getting sick more often...but all in all, he came out of it, stronger and wiser.

I have no doubt this little man will do great things. How often can you say that your son has made an impact on many lives? In the course of this year, we have had people approach us and tell us how Bailey's story or knowing Bailey has changed their life. It warms my heart that I can share this amazing young man with the world.

We look forward to next year's walk. Hopefully we will double our size. =) I was a little less organized this year with the many changes in our lives BUT next year we should be good to go. We have some big plans...so watch out! TEAM ZIPPERMAN is going to ROCK the walk in 2010!

THANK YOU!!!

In less than a month...

...is the heart walk. I feel bad because in the midst of the move and all the concern with Bailey and his health and subsequent adjustments. We have got him to lose the excess weight...something he struggled with in the past. It was never because he wasn't active enough, he just LOVED rice. So we have cut down his portions and I think that has helped him some.

I am currently trying to find local corporate companies that might be interested in helping us in our fundraising goals. Wish us luck.

We hope everyone is doing well. By the way, Bailey is doing wonderful!